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Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918-1930, London, Hangar Two, 74/A/23

A formidable fighter used extensively in the First World War, and second only to the Sopwith Camel in reputation, the SE 5a was the most successful Royal Aircraft Factory design.

Biplane with grey body and wings and wooden struts, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

A History of Fighter Development

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC75/19/1

Film on the development of fighter aircraft by the Vickers Supermarine company, including the design influence of Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes. Spitfire, Seafire, Spiteful and Attacker fighter aircraft are featured

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Aircraft recognition training - Valiant

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC74/25/23

Aircraft recognition training film on the RAF’s Vickers Valiant bomber aircraft, using animated graphics to illustrate the aircraft’s recognition features. Film shows Valiants in the air and on the ground.

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Swallow trials - Predannack 1956

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC93/482

Film in which an experimental Vickers Swallow remotely-piloted model aircraft, designed by Barnes Wallis, is seen in the air and on the ground during a test programme at Predannack airfield.

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Vickers Armstrong research and development collection - UPKEEP Trials Film, can 2, 1943

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC99/121

Film in which Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft drop several ‘Upkeep’ bouncing bombs during trials off the English coast. This includes both unsuccessful and successful trial, and inert and live weapons.

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Vickers Armstrong research and development collection - Wild Goose project, can WG-20a, 1953

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC99/160/1

Film in which a Vickers Wild Goose remotely-piloted experimental aircraft is fitted to a self-propelled launch vehicle and the final assembly of a Wild Goose’s fuselage and wings is shown.

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Vickers Armstrong research and development collection - Wild Goose project, can WG-18, circa 1953

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC99/158

A Vickers Wild Goose remotely-piloted experimental aircraft is seen on a streamlined launch vehicle on an airfield, which accelerates the aircraft briefly before slowing down and coming to a halt.

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A story of fighter development

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-3214

Film on the development of fighter aircraft by the Vickers-Supermarine company. Aircraft seen include Supermarine racing seaplanes, Spitfire fighter aircraft during Second World War combat operations and Attacker jet aircraft.

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Spitfire - RAF Coltishall

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC90/55

Film in which Hurricane and Spitfire fighter aircraft are seen over RAF Coltishall. A Spitfire is then seen on the ground and the pilot, Jeffrey Quill, talks to RAF officers.

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Flight testing of Spitfire Vs from Castle Bromwich

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC92/216

Film in which new Spitfire fighter aircraft are test-flown before being collected by pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary. The aircraft are seen on the ground and in air-to-air footage.

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